Plant biology: Nectar bacteria grow by germinating and bursting pollen
Abstract
Microbial residents of floral nectar must survive in a carbohydrate-rich yet seemingly nitrogen-poor environment. A new study shows that Acinetobacter spp., common nectar-inhabiting bacteria, differentially induce the pollen commonly found in nectar to germinate and burst, releasing nutrients for microbial growth.
Department(s)
Biology
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.08.024
Publication Date
10-11-2021
Recommended Citation
Crowley, Bailey, and Avery Russell. "Plant biology: Nectar bacteria grow by germinating and bursting pollen." Current Biology 31, no. 19 (2021): R1120-R1122.
Journal Title
Current Biology
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